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Rose Cottage

Elterwater, near Ambleside, Cumbria
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Charming, whitewashed cottage with beamed ceilings and an open fire
  • Overlooking the bowling green and with views towards Langdale Beck
  • Traditional features and furnishings include original beams and flag flooring

Property code: OC-GL004

Embrace life in the Lake District from the quaint village of Elterwater with walks from your doorstep along Great Langdale Beck over to Skelwith Force waterfall which is sure to get tails wagging. At the end of the day, head home to this cosy cottage to relax in the elevated garden, or in front of the warming fire.

Stepping into the property, you’ll find the front porch that leads into the living room – a space with a real feeling of home with an open fire and two sofas to sprawl out across for family film night. Across in the kitchen/diner the ceiling is full of character with exposed beams, deep kitchen cabinets and all you could need to cook up a feast. On the other side of the room is the farmhouse-style dining table which seats four where you can share stories and make plans for your adventures in the days ahead. Upstairs the master bedroom features a king-size bed for a good night''s sleep and a wooden chest of drawers to unpack, in addition this room boasts an en-suite shower room for extra privacy. The second bedroom is a quaint twin which is well suited for children with use of the family modern bathroom with a skylight allowing natural light to pour in. Take your pick from the front patio or elevated rear garden for a space to breathe in the fresh air and spend time with your canine by your side.

From Elterwater there is an array of places to visit, many of which are accessible via beautiful walking trails, such as the pretty pathway to Ambleside, stopping off at Skelwith Bridge for a bite to eat in the dog-friendly river cafe. For a day out on the water, head to Windermere (15 miles) and hop aboard one of the cruises across the lake where your pups will be welcomed aboard to soak up the scenery.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and electric double oven
  • Welcome pack
  • Open fire
  • Smart TV/DVD, bluetooth radio, mini Hi-Fi
  • Front patio with table and chairs, rear garden
  • Private parking for 1 carefully parked, small size car
  • Pub 100 metres, shop 0.5 miles, beach 23 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael E J 6th April 2026

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Lovely cottage with some niggling faults in a very good location. Dont book here if you have a large car - parking the back of the cottage is very challenging, especially when there is another car parked for next door. Elterwater is terrible for parking anywhere else at popular times (NT car park permanently full and a queue). On the plus side, theRead more cottage is generally very comfortable with good beds, living room furniture. Kitchen/dining table seats 6 which was handy for entertaining family who walked over from Langdale Estate. Best of all the dog was very happy here, so we were too. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 30th March 2026

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Reviewed by Adele 9th March 2026

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Reviewed by Simon 4th March 2026

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Reviewed by Mark 28th January 2026

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Comfortable cottage in a great location. Parking can be tricky due to narrow access.

Reviewed by Suzanne 8th October 2025

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Cleanliness not as we would expect. Old tissues found under the twin beds. One cereal bowl was filthy with dried cereal. Ball of dust and fluff found under the dining room heater.

Reviewed by Chris 22nd September 2025

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Reviewed by John 14th September 2025

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Beautiful cottage, in a great location. Well equipped and cosy. Great walks in all directions. Windermere, Grasmere and Coniston all within walking distance. Bus stop opposite cottage so great transport links. Britannia pub across the road. Parking is tight but was no problem.

Reviewed by Karen 24th August 2025

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Lovely property in excellent location. There were comfy beds and the showers were good. Bus service at the door made exploring easy. Parking was difficult with a large estate car. Lots of local restaurants/pubs. Would be happy to stay again.

Reviewed by Neal 10th August 2025

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Reviewed by David 3rd August 2025

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Great cottage in excellent location for walking and cycling. Hourly bus service right outside. Cafe next door is currently closed but Britannia Inn across the road is more than sufficient.

Reviewed by Brenda 27th July 2025

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A pretty cottage but very dark due to dark furnishings. Parking is very poor. Staircase difficult for people with mobility problems.

Reviewed by Jonny 12th July 2025

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The cottage is ok, but would benefit from a deep clean, and the gardens tidying up so they're properly useable, as they were quite overgrown. The parking space is extremely tight, only really suitable for a small car rather than medium. Location is great.

Reviewed by David 24th June 2025

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Standard of cleaning poor The shower extractor dripping with hair and cobwebs, oven Stank because of the accumulation of fat and dirt. cupboards with bits of food in. Vacuum cleaner full and parking a joke. Front and rear gardens overgrown and much of the Crockery has seen better days. Response from holidaycottages.co.uk - Thank you for your commRead moreents, these points have been raised to rectify. Hide

Reviewed by Tim 15th June 2025

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A good location and a lovely quirky cottage with a parking space, enjoyable location to stay in but watch the sloping floors.

Reviewed by Paula 8th June 2025

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Beautiful place and location I will go back as it is central and buses are very prompt that stop literally across from the cottage and they take you to Ambleside where you can pick up buse to surrounding areas

Reviewed by Carys 4th June 2025

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Rose cottage was very cozy, warm and comfortable. It was well positioned in Elterwater village and quite close to the pub! However, the parking was very tight especially if you have a large car.

Reviewed by Jonathan 18th May 2025

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Rose Cottage is in a great situation close to the Britannia Inn in the centre of Elterwater with plenty of stunning walks right from the front door - just as well given that getting a car in and out of the parking space is difficult. Generally well equipped with good beds and good showers. Downstairs could benefit from some updating - including theRead more information folder! Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 11th May 2025

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The cottage had an excellent location with an enclosed small garden to front that was a sun trap all day. We didnt use rear garden Bot bathrooms and kitchen were modern,clean and well appointed

Reviewed by Fiona 4th May 2025

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Lovely well-equipped, comfortable small cottage in quiet location. Parking the Golf was challenging- not easy to find the right place- a second car problematic as the National Trust car park is quickly filled each day and no overnight parking. Easy walks nearby so great for more 'mature' people like us!

Reviewed by Emma 7th April 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location. Tricky to find initially, parking is also hard. Warm, comfortable, beautiful modern bathrooms.

Reviewed by Simon 27th March 2025

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Reviewed by James 14th March 2025

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A lovely warm, comfortable, cosy cottage which was very well equipped in an excellent location.

Reviewed by Lottie 20th January 2025

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The cottage is fantastic and well equipped. There are some negative comments on the reviews about parking - we had a landrover and managed fine. I think the negative comments say more about the reviewers driving competence! Its the Lake District not an NCP - couldnt fault anything

Reviewed by Simon 28th November 2024

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Another wonderful week spent at Rose Cottage; the perfect 'walkers' retreat, warm and cosy with the best log fire. The cottage is superbly equipped, especially the kitchen. The location could not be better, you could spend a week walking each day from the cottage and not have to drive anywhere. The parking space suits small cars, but with National Read moreTrust membership you can park free of charge at the car park opposite, so parking has never been an issue for us. With the Britannia Inn only 40 meters away you never need to worry about a good meal at the end of the day. The cottage is very dog friendly with very well thought out colour schemes so that you don't need to worry about leaving any marks on the floor if it is damp out side. Highly recommended if you are a walker with a dog. Hide

Reviewed by Lionel 11th November 2024

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Good base for walking holiday. This cottage is in central location with good size kitchen diner and comfortable beds. Decor and furnishings are tired and dated . For all practical purposes parking space is unusable on a regular basis.

Reviewed by Deborah 13th October 2024

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The cottage is in a very good location, it is a reasonable size for 4 people and whilst the bathrooms are modern, the rest of the cottage felt a little tired. The parking spot is rather difficult to negotiate and not really suitable for larger cars.

Reviewed by Angela 10th October 2024

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Reviewed by Jill 3rd October 2024

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We have emailed a letter to Customer Services expressing our dissatisfaction with the property - especially the 'so-called' car parking space and the non-functioning of certain items in the cottage - we will leave it at that.

Reviewed by Brian 22nd September 2024

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Reviewed by Peter 1st September 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 12th August 2024

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Reviewed by Jeremy 10th July 2024

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Location

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.